An American tourist expressed shock and gratitude after receiving free medical treatment at a rural government hospital in Odisha, India. The tourist highlighted the unexpected generosity and quality of care.

The Odisha government has introduced a fee waiver for eligible regular courses from KG to PG in state universities, government colleges, and private aided colleges, subject to a 75% attendance requirement. Professional courses are exempt from this waiver.

The Odisha government has introduced new measures to ease the registration process for apartments constructed before the implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA).

A court has criticized the Odisha government for dismissing elephant conservation researchers after a decade of service. The decision has raised concerns about the future of wildlife research in the region.

The Odisha government issued a clarification, assuring the public that there is no ban on 5kg LPG cylinders, following panic caused by a minister's earlier remark.

The Odisha government has sanctioned ₹4.65 crore in compensation for people affected by clashes in Malkangiri.

The Odisha government has approved investment proposals for 10 projects totaling ₹44,241 crore, including a significant investment by Adani Hydro Energy Twelve Limited in Nayagarh.

The Odisha government has issued evacuation orders as severe floods have impacted more than 100,000 people across the state, prompting emergency response efforts.

The Odisha government has ordered a Crime Branch investigation into factual errors found in textbooks, with an FIR to be filed, following suggestions of a possible conspiracy.

The Chief Minister of Odisha, Majhi, announced that education will be free for all students in government schools and colleges, from kindergarten to post-graduate levels, making it a universal provision across the state.

The Odisha government plans to replace its 43-year-old marine fishing regulation act with a new bill, the Odisha Marine Fishing (Prohibition and Regulation) Bill, 2026, which will include Aadhaar and tracking mandates.

Following widespread public outrage, the Odisha government has announced its decision to withdraw bills that proposed a three-fold salary increase for ministers and MLAs.

A Union minister has advised the Odisha government to organize 'Tithi Bhojan' and 'Poshan Diwas' events in Anganwadi centers to promote community participation and nutrition.

The Odisha government has granted collectors the authority to extend the validity of tokens by 15 days, facilitating the ongoing paddy procurement process.

The Odisha government has confirmed the deaths of two devotees during the annual Rath Yatra festival but has denied reports of any stampede-like incident.

The Odisha government in India is set to withdraw school textbooks after teachers pointed out numerous errors, including incorrect names of personalities, swapped images, and historical mix-ups like Hampi and Konark.

The Odisha government has implemented new restrictions on the use of independent official vehicles for its senior officers.

The Odisha government has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure the safety and security of census functionaries in the state.

The Odisha government is increasing efforts to bring back lakhs of workers from the Gulf region as tensions escalate in West Asia, prioritizing the safety of its citizens abroad.

A new book titled 'The Doyen of Odisha Journalism' has been released, chronicling the life and career of the late journalist N. R. Swami, including his protracted legal battle against the Odisha government.

Ahead of the upcoming panchayat polls, Patnaik has publicly criticized the Odisha government regarding farmer issues, using the slogan 'Not Jai Kisan but Bhago Kisan'.